Neil W. Bellenger wrote:
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net On Behalf Of JAMES KNOX
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:42 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: fuel pump
>
> If the frame was bent to a great extent, that a new frame is required
> with
> the transfer of all body components. In my humble opinion , it would be
> better to write off the truck and invest in another one.
>
> Taken from experience.
>
>
> Been there!
>
> Here is a link to an archive entry from August 2002 about my frame
> replacement.
> Read it then judge.
>
> http://archives.dakota-truck.net/0208/0118.html
>
> Granted, in my case it was two years old and 30K miles.
>
> In NYS, the limit is 75% of the vehicles assessed value at the time of
> the accident. Above that, totaling the vehicle is a given.
>
> Most (pretty much all) adjusters will stop at 65% due to the subjective
> nature of the guestimate process. Aftermarket accessories can raise the
> assessed value.
>
> If Bill really wants the truck repaired, why not?
>
> Most good body shops can do this and the truck will be fine.
>
Some of us get off on total carnage followed by total rebuilds. LOL I
have taken apart every single part of that truck and put it back
together at least 3 times. I wouldn't hesitate at replacing the frame
after accident damage. No matter how bad the wreck or how old Christine
gets.
I'm sure I've said that before lol
-- Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/
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